For those who already knew about Pokémon, it was a pure nostalgia drive when the game was first announced. Before the official release, I as a Pokémon fan, was not sure how the game would work and fit in the Pokémon universe.
I can proudly say, I was pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully addictive the game was! Let’s get into my first-hand experience.
User Experience
The appeal of Pokémon Go is pretty straightforward. If you love tons of action, drama, and shooting, then Pokémon Go is surely not for you. However, once you are into that Pokémon World dream, there’s no turning back at all.
At first glance, Pokémon Go has struck a perfect balance between functionality and form. The game offers a vast map to explore the wildered Pokémons, gain XP, and take over your local Gyms to become a master trainer.
The RPG-alike game mechanism is quite charming and got me on a hook from the very first session. On top of that, you can customize your profile, play with friends, gather 600+ Pokémons, and much more.
I felt quite connected to the gameplay and was looking forward to playing it for a long time until I encountered the fatal flaws of the game.
First of all, every Pokémon Go user faced GPS issues which made finding Pokémon harder than expected. Furthermore, as you play more, the experience gets a bit bland as the only things you can collect are Pokémons and XP. The app does not include any challenging missions or objectives which can be frustrating after a while.
With recent updates, you can now easily connect with your friends and trade Pokémons which is definitely a welcoming addition. Other than that, the app needs to be more consistent and apt to actually make the players come back over again.
Bottom Line
Overall, Pokémon Go was a phenomenon when it launched and it still is for Pokémon fans. While the craze might’ve decreased over the years, it’s hard to forget the impact it had socially on everyone.
So, I’ll definitely suggest downloading the app and playing it once to learn more about the Pokémon World!
